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Chapter 132 "Brotherhood of Blades" Project Launched

At 6 p.m., Fu Yibai finished processing the last document at hand and got up to go downstairs.

Liu Yan was tidying up her things in the outer room when she saw him come out and looked up.

"Mr. Fu, shall we leave now?"

"Okay, I'll walk by myself tonight, you don't need to see me off."

Liu Yan nodded and didn't ask any further questions.

"Then I'll head back now."

"Be careful on the road."

Fu Yibai stood at the elevator entrance when his phone vibrated.

The screen displayed a short message, an address sent by Yang Mi, followed by a smiley face emoji.

He glanced at it, put his phone away, and stepped into the elevator.

Fu Yibai found Yang Mi's house according to the address, knocked on the door, and the door was opened.

What comes into view is Yang Mi wearing a very sexy lingerie set.

Fu Yibai quickly went inside and closed the door.

"How is it? Do you like it?"

Yang Mi smiled and nestled herself into Fu Yibai's arms.

"I like it, but why are you dressed like that?"

"Of course, it's to thank you!"

tonight……

You can do whatever you want~

Unable to resist the temptation, Fu Yibai picked the woman up and carried her into the bedroom.

On September 1, Inception officially ended its theatrical run.

The domestic box office eventually reached a staggering 4.5 million yuan, while the global box office reached an even higher 8.9 million US dollars.

The final box office revenue for Dawn reached a staggering 70 million US dollars.

After deducting the loan repayment to Star Overseas, the final amount received was over 40 million US dollars.

At the current exchange rate, that's over 300 million RMB.

This one film earned Chenxi's entire revenue for the previous year.

When Fu Yibai received the news, he was at the Dawn Special Effects Studio, watching the special effects production of "Painted Skin".

Because of some top-notch equipment brought from North America, and the entire team having received advanced training at Industrial Magic Light.

Therefore, the special effects in "Painted Skin" are of very high quality.

Even if it's not quite up to the level of Industrial Light Technology yet, it definitely surpasses the level of Korean special effects companies.

Because the release date of "Painted Skin" is scheduled for December, Fu Yibai told the post-production team not to rush, but to refine the film and integrate what they had learned from Industrial Light Technology.

"Okay, okay, Mr. Han can arrange the celebration banquet. I'll definitely be there."

After hanging up with Han Shanping, he received several more calls.

Finally, annoyed, he simply threw his phone at Liu Yan.

On September 5, a celebratory banquet arranged by China Film Group was held in the auditorium of the Great Hall of the People.

China Film Group booked the place two months in advance, which shows how confident Han Shanping is in the film "Inception".

And Inception certainly did not disappoint Han Shanping.

In addition to well-known companies and artists in the industry, several executives from Shanghai Film Studio, Xi'an Film Studio, and Changchun Film Studio were also invited to the celebration banquet.

After all, with projects involving China Film Group becoming box office champions in film history, Han Shanping was bound to show off in front of his old rivals.

The celebration banquet was very grand, with a guest lineup even more luxurious than that of the Three Golden Film Festivals.

It has become one of the biggest events in the entertainment industry this year.

At the celebration banquet, Fu Yibai was toasted by a group of bigwigs, all of whom wanted to participate in such a big production, just like China Film Group.

After the celebration banquet, Fu Yibai was driven back to the villa by Liu Yan.

Inside the villa, Fan Binbin, Zeng Li, and Hu Jing, who had specially returned, had been waiting for a long time.

As the night passed, the three women left, leaving only Liu Yan waiting for him to wake up.

"You're awake~"

Liu Yan gently helped Fu Yibai up from the bed and let him lean against her.

"Here, have some honey water."

"Um."

After finishing his glass of honey water, Fu Yibai asked, "Where are Binbin and the others?"

"Binbin and the others all have work commitments, so they got up early to catch their flights."

"I see..."

Come on, let's go take a shower.

Liu Yan blushed and walked into the bathroom with Fu Yibai.

At 10 a.m., the two arrived at Chenxi.

I had just sat down behind my desk when there was a knock on the office door.

"Enter."

With permission, Lu Yang walked in carrying a thick stack of manuscript papers.

"Mr. Fu, I've finished the storyboard!"

Please take a look!

Lu Yang excitedly placed the storyboard script for "Brotherhood of Blades" in front of Fu Yibai.

Fu Yibai picked up the script and examined it page by page.

"Hmm, well done."

As expected, you did not disappoint me; you are indeed talented in directing.

"Very good, this project can be handed over to you."

After Lu Yang left, he picked up the phone and dialed the internal line.

"Wang Peng, come here."

Five minutes later, Wang Peng pushed the door open and came in.

"Mr. Fu."

"sit.

The project for "Brotherhood of Blades" can now begin.

Lu Yang's storyboard is finished, and the quality is good.

Wang Peng nodded: "Then I'll start assembling the team. Budget?"

"Eight million."

The director's salary will be based on the standards for newcomers, while the actors' salaries will be kept within a reasonable range.

"clear.

What about the cast? Who will be cast for Chenxi?

Fu Yibai leaned back in his chair.

"The female lead has been cast as Yang Mi, the one who just signed on."

Wang Peng paused for a moment, then nodded.

Yang Mi...

Okay, what about the other characters?

"It's decided by you, Lin Wei, and Lu Yang."

Those male actors in the company, if they're suitable, we'll arrange for them to join.

Huang Bo, Lei Jiayin, and Wang Baoqiang—let's see who's suitable for which role and have them audition.

Let's have other roles open for auditions.

Wang Peng quickly jotted it down in his notebook.

"clear."

Wang Peng closed his notebook and got up to leave, but Fu Yibai spoke up again.

"Wait a moment."

Wang Peng turned around.

"Let me ask around at Huayi."

Wang Peng nodded and went out the door.

Fu Yibai picked up his phone, found Wang Zhongjun's number, and dialed it.

It rang three times before the other end answered.

"Director Fu? It's rare to get a call from you."

Wang Zhongjun's voice came through the receiver, tinged with amusement.

"Mr. Wang, you're too kind."

The martial arts project I mentioned last time is about to launch at Chenxi.

Director: Lu Yang; Budget: 8 million.

If Huayi is still interested, the share can be discussed.

There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone.

"Eight million... a new director..."

Wang Zhongjun paused, his tone becoming more deliberate.

"Director Fu, Chenxi should be able to handle the entire investment in this project herself, right?"

Fu Yibai smiled.

"be able to eat.

But I remember Mr. Wang mentioning his desire to cooperate last time.

"Director Fu is very thoughtful."

Wang Zhongjun also laughed, but his laughter carried a hint of negotiation.

"How about this, I'll discuss it with my colleagues and get back to you later?"

"OK.

Mr. Wang has arranged to contact me.

The phone hangs up.

Fu Yibai tossed his phone onto the table and leaned back in his chair.

He could tell from Wang Zhongjun's attitude.

Hesitation, or rather, a lack of respect.

A small project worth eight million, with a new director and no big-name actors.

In Huayi's view, this kind of project is not worth investing in.

But he didn't point it out. He had delivered the message and done the favor; the rest was none of his concern.